Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has tipped Chelsea striker, Kai Havertz to have a good World Cup tournament in Qatar, Njenje Media News reports.
Havertz will lead the German attack in Qatar and Rooney also believes the European nation will cause a surprise at the mundial.
The 2022 World Cup will kick off today in Qatar and Brazil and Argentina have been widely tipped to win the trophy.
Although Havertz has not been himself at Chelsea this season, Rooney believes the World Cup will provide him with the opportunity to showcase his potentials on the world stage.
The German scored the winning goals in both the Champions League and Club World Cup finals for Chelsea in the 2020-21 season.
Rooney was asked which of the European contenders he expects to provide the biggest challenge to Brazil and Argentina, Rooney told The Times: “Do not write off Germany…
“Germany absolutely dominated [against England in the Nation League final]. Joshua Kimmich and Ilkay Gundogan were unbelievable.
“I think Kai Havertz will have a good tournament. The control Germany have in games will be crucial.”
